Former Trump adviser Alyssa Farah Griffin has lashed out at him for “infantilizing” women. Farah Griffin served as director of strategic communications at the White House in 2020 and, during a recent interview, said she found her former boss’s comments “creepy.” Speaking to a Pennsylvania crowd on September 23, Trump said he wants to be women’s protector, and that they will be happy, confident, and free if he is re-elected in November. “As president, I have to be your protector,” he declared.
During an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Farah Griffin said she initially laughed at the remarks, but the more she thought about it, the more offensive she found them. She said Trump implied that women are “meek” and “sit around thinking about abortion all day.” The former President also pledged to female voters that if he wins, they’ll no longer have to pay heed to abortion.
Other commentators agreed with The View host, including Mika Brzezinski of Morning Joe, who said, “No, thank you. We don’t need that.” The former President’s arch-critic niece, Mary Trump, tweeted that the best way to keep women safe is to keep them far away from her uncle Donald.
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts also described Mr. Trump as “creepy” and said he obviously believes women will happily accept the government telling them what to do and making decisions for them. Warren accused Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans of holding to an extreme mindset and of seeking to control the private and family lives of Americans.
Some critics went as far as accusing Trump of exhibiting abusive behaviors by telling women their problems all stem from loneliness and abandonment, and that only he can save them. “You will no longer be abandoned, lonely, or scared,” Trump said.
Analysts suggest the Republican candidate is increasingly worried about women’s support of Kamala Harris and the growing gender gap between the candidates. A Harvard Institute of Politics (IOP) survey found that 70% of young female voters intend to vote for the Vice President, compared to 23% who back Mr. Tump. Harris is also polling 17% ahead of Trump among young men.
More broadly, national reveal that the race tightening, with both contenders enjoying slim leads in crucial swing states.
